Assignment
Imagine yourself a student in the 1950s, 1960s, or 1970s. Choose one of the movements that existed and tell why you would be involved. Also, share its beliefs/philosophies and criticisms. Trace the root of the movement and its demise. Also, include a socially conscious song of the period and, without giving all the lyrics, tell why you feel the song best describes the movement.
Songs can include but are not limited to:
Say it Loud, I’ m Black and I’m Proud
I’m Coming Out
Respect
Move on Up
I am Woman
Blowing in the Wind
People Get Ready
Lift Every Voice
How I Got Over
If There’s a Hell Below
Mississippi God****
Strange Fruit
Fortunate Son
Yo Soy Chicano
Blackfire
Lift every voice
The song in its entirely does not need to be printed, only a verse or stanza.
In your draft, address some of the following questions:
1. What lessons can contemporary civil rights groups learn?
2. What strategies worked best to promote civil rights?
3. Was violence or repression involved?
4. Was your movement a revolution or a social movement?
5. Papers should be no less than four pages with standard font and margins. Remember this is research.